Ford's EV sales plunged 74.9% last month and 60.5% year-to-date, despite cost-cutting efforts like 400V architecture and LFP batteries. High EV costs, waning tax credits, and increased hybrid interest contribute to the decline, with only Mustang Mach-E showing some resilience in a tough market.
Audi's Q8 will get a second generation, despite product consolidation. Expected earliest 2028, it might adopt new design language. SQ8 likely, RS Q8 possible. It's a 'guilty pleasure' SUV, leveraging the Q7 platform for affordability against luxury rivals.
The Ioniq 6 N offers sharper, more demanding "knife-edge" handling for drivers pushing limits, achieving faster lap times than the Ioniq 5 N, which provides performance more readily. Software tuning and body style create distinct driving characters.
While US EV sales decline, global adoption is soaring due to government incentives and high gas prices. Countries worldwide are accelerating electrification, with record sales in 50 nations, contrasting with the US trend.
